Summit Union Series Rebellion Stout

This is a 8.5% ABV export double stout made with Boadicea hops from the United Kingdom and stout malt from Ireland. It is from the Summit Brewing Company of St. Paul, Minnesota. This is the second in their limited release Union Series which according to their website is "The inspired union of new ingredients and time-honored brewing traditions. Brewing has always been about discovery. For the Summit Union Series, we scour the globe for new (and sometimes rare) hops and malts. Then we add equal parts craft and creativity to bring you a whole new brew. Released in small batches every so often." 

The beer pours a dense and opaque black, even when held to the light. There is a half-inch or so of thick and somewhat creamy head, light brown in color. The aroma is very dark roasted malt, char, dark chocolate, subtle mocha. The taste follows the aromas directly, bittersweet, but then ending dry and fairly bitter. It has a fine, smooth carbonation that is still intense enough to tingle the mouth. This fits together so nicely into a unified, smooth, drinkable whole.

This latest Union Series, and their latest Unchained Batch 14 Biere de Garde are some of the most solid Summit offerings yet!